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Health Insurers Warn Against Funding Pharma Industry At Taxpayer’s Expense
The German Statutory Health Insurance Federation has formally rejected a proposal that would fund industry policy aimed at…
February 12, 2026
German Bundestag Speaker Klöckner Visits Gaza’s Yellow Zone Amid Green Party Backlash
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) flew into the Israel‑controlled portion of the Gaza Strip on Thursday. While there she…
February 12, 2026
German Marshall Fund Takes Aim at Macron Over Russia Push
The president of the trans‑Atlantic think‑tank German Marshall Fund (GMF), Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, delivered sharp criticism of French…
February 12, 2026
Hasselmann Dismisses Merkel’s Bid to Nominate Angela Merkel for Presidency
The Greens have denied that they intend to put former German chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) forward for the office…
February 12, 2026
Citigroup Predicts Continuing AI Stock Boom
Citigroup economist Dirk Willer believes that the market rally sparked by artificial‑intelligence (AI) could keep pulling in gains for…
February 12, 2026
MTU Urges Urgent EU Fighter Jet Decision Backing Production of Two Jets
MTU, the Munich‑based engine manufacturer that is part of Germany’s DAX group, is urging a political agreement on…
February 12, 2026
DGB Demands Rich Step Up Share of Social Welfare Costs
Amid the divergent proposals from the Union and SPD to finance the welfare state, the DGB calls for…
February 12, 2026
Bayern Munich Defeats RB Leipzig 2-0 to Advance in DFB Cup
In the DFB‑Pokal quarter‑final, FC Bayern Munich beat RB Leipzig 2‑0. The game started evenly, with Leipzig’s Christoph Baumgartner seemingly taking…
February 11, 2026
GD Leader Opposes AfD Contact Ban with Martin Sellner Generation Deutschland Chief Supports Continued Appearances
Jean‑Pascal Hohm, the head of the AfD youth organisation Generation Deutschland, says that AfD politicians should keep appearing alongside the…
February 11, 2026
German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Considers Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14
Ricarda Lang, a Green Party politician, has said she is now open to banning social‑media use for children under…
February 11, 2026
ECB Calls for Eurobond Safe Asset to Strengthen EU Financial Stability
The European Central Bank (ECB) appears to be calling for a permanent, collective debt‑issuance scheme in the form…
February 11, 2026
Gasoline Prices Keep Rising While Diesel Slightly Cheaper for Truck Drivers
Fuel prices for gasoline drivers have edged up again compared with last week, while diesel buyers are currently…
February 11, 2026
Israel’s IAI Promises Arrow 3 Will Shield Germany from Russian Missiles
Israeli defence company IAI has pledged to shield Germany from Russian rockets with its Arrow 3 missile‑defence system. “They’ll…
February 11, 2026
Germany Drives Forward Energy Transition
Germany’s transition to renewable energy is making measurable headway according to the latest Energy Transition Monitor published by…
February 11, 2026
German Berry Harvest 2025 Jumps 23 Percent to 45,700 Tons
In 2025 German growers harvested 45,700 tonnes of bush‑fruits from about 9,000 hectares of farmland. Although the area cultivated dipped…
February 10, 2026
DAX closes just below 25000 after slight Tuesday dip
On Tuesday the DAX slipped slightly, closing at 24,988 points at the end of Xetra trading-a 0.1 % drop…
February 10, 2026
Surveys Show Wide Public Opposition to Ending Early Retirement at 63
The recent call for abolishing the so‑called “Retirement at 63” still enjoys very little support among the public.…
February 10, 2026
Angela Merkel Skips Speeches at CDU Party Conference after Leaving Office
Former Chancellor and CDU leader Angela Merkel will be attending a CDU party conference for the first time since…
February 10, 2026
Valentine’s Day Gifts Prices Surge in 2025
According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), prices for classic Valentine’s Day gifts rose more than usual…
February 10, 2026
EU Parliament Vice President Calls for European Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Files
European Parliament vice‑president Katarina Barley, a member of Germany’s SPD, told Handelsblatt that relying solely on the U.S. investigation…
February 10, 2026
EU Politicians Call for Europol Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
The case of U.S. sex‑crime suspect Jeffrey Epstein should be investigated at the EU level, according to several members…
February 10, 2026
EU Commission Accuses Meta of Blocking Third‑Party AI in WhatsApp
The European Commission has notified Meta that, in its view, the U.S. tech giant is breaching EU antitrust…
February 9, 2026
TUI Targets Budget Travel Expansion
Tui is turning its attention to the budget travel market, where it can offer cheaper holiday packages. “We’re…
February 9, 2026
Carnival Forecasts €2 Billion Revenue Boost for Economy
The economy can expect a revenue level during this carnival season comparable to that of the previous year.…
February 9, 2026
Municipal Companies Urge German Government to Act Swiftly on Energy Policy
The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) has called on the federal government to take decisive and rapid action…
February 9, 2026
Police Union Cautiously Responds to SPD’s Rail Security Overhaul Plans
The Police Union (GdP) responded cautiously to the SPD parliamentary group’s plan to reorganise security services at the…
February 9, 2026
Union and SPD Reject Greens’ Warning of Gas Shortage
The Union and the SPD in the Bundestag dismissed the Green caucus’s warnings of an imminent gas shortage…
February 8, 2026
Proud LDP Secures Majority in Japan’s House of Representatives Ahead of Parliamentary Victory
During the parliamentary election in Japan, early polling has shown that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has…
February 8, 2026
German Arms Aid to Poland: Ischinger Calls for Warming Military Ties
Wolfgang Ischinger, the chair of the Munich Security Conference, has called for Germany to gift weapons to Poland. “Poland…
February 8, 2026
Japan’s LDP Sees Majority in Lower House in Latest Election Forecasts
According to early projections, Japan’s ruling LDP has won a majority in the House of Representatives in the…
February 8, 2026
Schulze Urges Volunteer Work Requirement for Citizen’s Money Recipients
The new Minister-President of Saxony‑Anhalt, Sven Schulze of the CDU, has called for a stronger obligation on basic‑income recipients…
February 8, 2026
German Justice Minister Hubig Unveils Rent Reform Plan to Shield Tenants from Costly Furnished Rentals and Short-Term Leases
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has outlined a set of proposals aimed at protecting tenants from costly furnished rentals and…
February 8, 2026
Railway Security Summit Planned After Tragedy Killing Train Conductor
After a killing of a train conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate, the railway operator is convening a crisis meeting. According…
February 7, 2026
Linke Accuses Greens of Dishonesty Over Planned Budget Court Challenge
Dietmar Bartsch, a budget expert from the Left, criticised the Greens for preparing to file a lawsuit against the…
February 7, 2026
Utilities Target Heat Pump Subsidy Cut in New District Heating Zones
In cities, municipalities, and various sectors of the economy, concerns are growing that too few customers will opt…
February 7, 2026
Federal Drug Commissioner Streeck Warns Of Deadly New Designer Opioid Cychlorphin In Germany
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, has issued a warning about a newly identified designer drug known…
February 7, 2026
U.S. Stock Markets Rally With Dow Breaking 50,000-Point Barrier
On Friday, U.S. stock exchanges posted a robust rally. By the end of New York trading, the Dow Jones…
February 6, 2026
Eurojackpot Friday Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
The Friday Eurojackpot drawing took place in the evening, yielding the main numbers 8, 14, 38, 41, 48…
February 6, 2026
DAX Bounces Back Before Weekend Offset Weekly Loss with Gains
The DAX finished the week higher again. At the Xetra close it stood at 24,721 points, up 0.9 %…
February 6, 2026
New Heating Law Points to Arrive by End of February
The key points of the long‑promised heating law are set to be presented soon. SPD parliamentary group leader…
February 6, 2026
Former Environment Minister Jürgen Trittin Urges Green Party to Focus on Core Strengths Amid Leadership Shakeup
Former federal environment minister Jürgen Trittin, a member of Alliance 90/The Greens, urged his party to exercise patience and…
February 6, 2026
Germany Loses Billions as Minijobs Escape Social Security
Because minijobs are exempt from social‑insurance contributions, the German social security system loses billions of euros each year.…
February 6, 2026
DAX Opens Steadily As Precious Metals Hold Attention
The DAX opened cautiously on Friday morning. At about 9:30 am the index was calculated at roughly 24,475 points,…
February 6, 2026
Baerbock Rejects Boycott of 2026 World Cup, Warns Canada and Mexico Will Be Hit
The President of the United Nations General Assembly and former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) rejected a boycott…
February 6, 2026
U.S. Stock Markets Crash as Bitcoin Plummets in Panic Selloff
The U.S. markets closed sharply lower on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 48,909 points, down…
February 5, 2026
German Citizens’ Sense of Unfairness Hits Highest Level Since 2008 With 62 Percent Saying It Is Worse Than July 2025
– In a recent survey, 62 % of German citizens said they currently feel that fairness is lacking in…
February 5, 2026
Merz Heads to Washington Again to Meet Trump on March 3 in the White House
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is scheduled to visit U.S. President Donald Trump again in Washington in early March. According…
February 5, 2026
AI Set to Shift and Shrink Jobs in Industrial Nations Says Oxford Economist Carl Benedikt Frey
According to economist Carl Benedikt Frey, artificial intelligence will likely cause job losses in industrialized countries. In an interview…
February 5, 2026
Military Expert Carlo Masala Confident Before Talk Show Appearances
Carlo Masala, a military expert who frequently appears on talk shows, says he doesn’t feel nervous before his appearances.…
February 5, 2026
Germany Competition Authority Targets Amazon Price Guidelines
The Federal Cartel Office has announced that Amazon will no longer be allowed to set price limits for…
February 5, 2026
German Wage Gap Shrinks as Income Equality Improves
Germany’s wage inequality has narrowed over the past year. According to the “Lohnmonitor” published by the Nuremberg Institute…
February 5, 2026
EU Commission OKs 3 Billion Euro German Aid to Boost Clean Tech Production
The European Commission has approved a German aid scheme worth €3 billion to boost manufacturing capacity for clean technologies.…
February 5, 2026
Marriages Plunge to Lowest Level Since 1950 as Couples Decline to Say I Do
Only a handful of couples have said “I do” in Germany this year, a record low that the…
February 5, 2026
German Manufacturing Orders Jump 7.8% in December, Strongest Monthly Gain Since Data Began
The real order intake in Germany’s manufacturing sector rose by 7.8 percent in December 2025 compared with November 2025,…
February 5, 2026
Green MP Urges Faster Building Energy Law Reform Amid Opposition Demand for Planning Certainty
Kassem Taher Saleh, the green spokesman for the Bundestag floor, is pressing the federal government to present the bullet points…
February 5, 2026
Amnesty Urges Merz to Demand Universal Rights During His Middle East Golf Tour
Amnesty International has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to insist that the Gulf states respect universal law as he prepares…
February 5, 2026
Merz Skips Ukraine Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Trip
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, will not make a personal stop at the Ukraine‑Russia peace talks that will take…
February 4, 2026
Bundestag MPs Slam Budapest Court Verdict on Alleged Far-Left Activist Maja T
Several members of Bundestag factions have issued sharp criticism of the process and verdict of the Budapest City…
February 4, 2026
Deutsche Bahn Announces Early Resignation of Supervisory Board Chair Werner Gatzer
Werner Gatzer, the current chair of Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board, has announced that he will not serve the full term…
February 4, 2026
Leipzig Police Raid AfD Lawmaker Jörg Dornau’s Homes and Vehicles
The Leipzig Public Prosecutor’s Office ordered searches on the private and business premises of Saxon AfD state‑legislator Jörg Dornau…
February 4, 2026
German Doctors Push Primary Care Reform Amid Long Specialist Waits
Facing long wait times for specialist appointments, Nicola Buhlinger‑Göpfarth, federal chair of the Association of General Practitioners, has called…
February 4, 2026
Ticket Inspector Dies After Attack by Fare‑Evader on Rhineland‑Palatinate Regional Express
A 36‑year‑old train guard was killed by injuries sustained after an attack that occurred during a ticket check…
February 4, 2026
Hardt Warns Russia Is Using Ukraine Talks To Buy Time While Attacking Kyiv Energy Infrastructure
Foreign ministers of the governing coalition warned that the next round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi among…
February 4, 2026
Berlin Unites in Anger Over Moscow’s Revanchism Accusation Against Germany
Germany’s foreign ministry has been criticised across party lines in Berlin for accusing the Russian state of “revanchism”.Green…
February 4, 2026
German Majority Supports Ending The Eight Hour Workday Rule
According to a recent survey by Forsa for RTL and ntv, most Germans are open to changing how daily…
February 3, 2026
SPD Rejects Merz’s Pension Paradigm Shift, Backs Statutory Pension as Solid Foundation
The SPD rejects Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) proposal to shift the pension system toward much greater private provision.…
February 3, 2026
IAB Records Record Total Working Hours Amid Merz’s Low‑Worktime Claim
Bernd Fitzenberger, director of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), rebuts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s claim that Germans…
February 3, 2026
Merz Welcomes 140 Carnivalists at the Chancellery Encourages Joyful Spirit
On Tuesday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed around 140 carnival revelers from all German states in the Chancellery. “Man,…
February 3, 2026
NATO Launches Concrete Plans for Arctic Sentry Mission to Protect Greenland Region
The plans for a NATO mission aimed at improving protection of the Arctic region around Greenland are becoming…
February 3, 2026
BSI Sets AI Agent Safety Standards Amid OpenClaw Hype
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is actively developing clear security criteria and “best practices” for…
February 3, 2026
SoVD Urges Halt to Social Spending as Germany’s Poverty Risk Grows
The rising rate of people at risk of poverty has led the Social Association Germany (SoVD) to caution…
February 3, 2026
EU Commission Investigates Chinese Wind Turbine Company Over Alleged Foreign Subsidies
The European Commission has launched investigations against the Chinese wind‑power company Goldwind.The inquiry focuses on the allegation that…
February 3, 2026
German Fuel Prices Surge in January After December
Fuel prices in Germany rose sharply in January compared with December. According to an ADAC report released on…
February 3, 2026
CDU Revises Part‑Time Application Ahead of Federal Party Congress to Probe Misaligned Incentives
After the debate about a “lifestyle” type of part‑time work, the union is now set on testing whether…
February 3, 2026
Russia Escalates Drone and Rocket Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
A day before the scheduled peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian government reported another intensive series of…
February 3, 2026
Green Party Accuses Merz of Weakening Pension And Endangering Women
Andreas Audretsch, the deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of wanting to weaken Germany’s…
February 3, 2026
BDEW Calls for Strategic Gas Reserve to Secure Germany’s Energy Future
In the debate over future gas supply security, the German Association of Energy Utilities (BDEW) supports the creation…
February 3, 2026
German Researcher Warns of False Expectations in Planned Mass Deportations to Syria and Afghanistan
Dresden‑based migration researcher Hans Vorländer expresses strong skepticism about Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s (CSU) plans to deport large numbers…
February 3, 2026
Schwerdtner Warns Social-State Reform Will Increase Bureaucracy
The Left party leader Ines Schwerdtner cautions that the planned welfare‑state reform could increase bureaucracy for citizens. Speaking to…
February 2, 2026
German Chemical Industry Mood Improves Slightly in January
The sentiment of the German chemical industry saw a modest improvement in January. The Ifo Chemical Industry Index…
February 2, 2026
CDU Candidate Gordon Schnieder Opposes Söder’s Extra Work Plan and Dental Coverage Cuts in Rhineland‑Palatinate
Gordon Schnieder, the CDU’s leading candidate in Rhineland‑Palatinate, criticised proposals from CSU chairman Markus Söder to add an extra…
February 2, 2026
Germany’s Seniors Embrace Digital Health Solutions as Major Opportunity
Most seniors in Germany view digital health services as a major opportunity. A survey by IT industry association…
February 2, 2026
German Beer Sales Drop 6% to Record Low of 7.8 Billion Liters in 2025
In 2025 sales of beer by German breweries and storage facilities fell by 6.0 percent, or 497.1 million liters, to…
February 2, 2026
Dortmund Seals 3-2 Bundesliga Victory Over Heidenheim With Early Anton Header
On matchday 20 of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund secured a 3‑2 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim. The visitors…
February 1, 2026
Stuttgart Takes 1-0 Win with Late Goal Against Freiburg
Stuttgart clinched a 1-0 victory over Freiburg in the first Sunday fixture of the 20th Bundesliga round, thanks…
February 1, 2026
DB Long Distance Trains Punctuality Falls to 52 1 Percent in January
In January, only 52.1 % of all long‑distance trains operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB) reached their destination on time, according…
February 1, 2026
Social Association Germany Calls CDU Economic Council’s Worker Agenda Unfair and Disturbing
The Social Association Germany (SoVD) has rejected a paper from the CDU’s Economic Council, titled “Agenda for Workers”…
February 1, 2026
Bayern Stall in Hamburg, Miss 20th Matchday Victory
At the Bundesliga’s 20th round, FC Bayern Munich failed to secure a win, drawing 2-2 with Hamburger SV on…
January 31, 2026
Germany’s 31 January 2026 Lotto Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
During Saturday’s live broadcast of the German Lotto and Toto Block’s “6 aus 49” draw, the evening numbers were declared…
January 31, 2026
Schalke Sinks in Bochum, 0-2 Loss Undermines Bundesliga Ambitions
On the 20th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, league leaders Schalke 04 were defeated 0-2 by VfL Bochum. The loss threatens…
January 31, 2026
CSU Demands SPD Concessions on Federal Wage Loyalty Act
Alexander Hoffmann, the head of the CSU state groups, has called on the social democrats to make concessions…
January 31, 2026
Friday Eurojackpot Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 8 13 15 17 37 and Euro Numbers 3 7 on 30 January 2026
8, 13, 15, 17, 37, with the two Euro numbers being 3 and 7.. These figures are unverified. The odds of hitting the…
January 30, 2026
Van Aken Advocates Peaceful Defense: Berlin to Maintain Military Readiness While Rejecting Additional Arms Spending
Jan van Aken, chair of the Left Party, has called for a Bundesrepublik that is capable of a military…
January 30, 2026
CDU Blasts Green Party Petition to Constitutional Court as Sabotage
The Union slammed the Greens’ Bundestag faction for filing a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, calling it…
January 30, 2026
DAX Remains Bullish Into Noon As Adidas Drives Gains
The DAX remained in positive territory on Friday after a robust start to the session. By about 12:30 p.m.…
January 30, 2026
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Municipal Transport Strikes Monday
Verdi, the service‑sector union, announced on Friday that it is calling for a nationwide strike on Monday among…
January 30, 2026
Young Union Sets Deadline for CDU to Reinstate Conscription
The Junge Union has set a deadline for the CDU to re‑introduce conscription. In a proposal submitted for…
January 30, 2026
German Education Ministry Tightens Hurdles for Local Democracy Initiatives
The German Federal Ministry of Education, led by Minister Karin Prien (CDU), has tightened the conditions for municipal democracy…
January 29, 2026
Bundestag Passes Critical Infrastructure Resilience Law Boosting National Preparedness
The German federal parliament approved the Kritis “roof” law to bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure. The government’s…
January 29, 2026
CDU Aims to Block EU’s Annual Inspection for Older Cars
The CDU wants to block the European Union’s proposal for a mandatory annual TÜV inspection of older cars.…
January 29, 2026






































































































